Loans
Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data
Sberbank used its in-house crypto custody tool to back a loan for mining firm Intelion Data, signaling broader interest in crypto lending.
PayPal to use PYUSD stablecoin to fund AI infrastructure through USD.AI
The move links PayPal’s dollar-pegged token to onchain funding for GPUs and data centers, supported by a $1 billion customer incentive program.
KindlyMD Turns to Kraken as Fourth Provider for Bitcoin-Backed $210M Loan at 8%
An SEC filing shows the Kraken facility will be used to retire an outstanding Antalpha loan and requires significant bitcoin collateral.
ETHZilla Buys 20% of AI Lending Platform Karus in $10M Deal to Tokenize Auto Loans
The companies plan to tokenize auto loans, with the first portfolios expected to be available by early 2026.
Metaplanet Draws $130M for Further Bitcoin Acquisitions Under Credit Facility
The Japanese company executed new borrowing as part of its expanding bitcoin focused funding strategy.
Aethir and Credible Introduce DePIN-Powered Credit Card
The move is designed to give Aethir’s native ATH token holders and node operators access to stablecoin credit without liquidating their tokens
Bitcoin Treasury Corporation Acquires 292 BTC, Prepares for Toronto Trading Debut
Canadian public firm begins trading, commits to bitcoin-backed institutional services.
Onramp and Arch Launch Bitcoin-Backed Lending Service
The new lending product allows Bitcoin holders to access liquidity without selling their assets.
Metaplanet Arranges Loan to Buy $6.8M of BTC
The Japanese company announced its plan to adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May.
Crypto Lenders Caused Crypto Contagion Last Year. How Is the Industry Rebuilding?
The "Wild West" era of crypto lending ended in a series of bankruptcies. Now the industry is attempting to rebuild in a sustainable and accountable manner.
